Eduprize Prep’s terrific 6-foot-3 junior guard prospect AJ Thomas continues to soar on the basketball court, and is worthy of much higher college recruitment. Thomas has been consistently on fire, after another terrific high school season for himself, and then a strong performance this spring and summer on the Nike EYBL circuit. After more strong performances this fall, which included an excellent performance in last weekend’s Arizona Preps Fall Showcase, this young man is on the rise in Arizona’s 2025 Class, and is a guard prospect that college programs need to pursue immediately. This week, Thomas received another Division-I offer…
Author: Anthony Ray
The 25th Annual Arizona Preps Fall Showcase event took place this weekend at Skyline High School in exciting fashion, and was another enjoyable event – filled with numerous teams and top performances. This year’s event gave us a good look into some of the state’s top teams and players to watch for this high school season. St. Mary’s High School looked strong in the event and were led by the superb play of 6-foot-2 senior point guard Styles Phipps (Grand Canyon University commit). Phipps was very impressive in his performance this weekend, and also showed off his well developed, college-ready…
(Pictured – Senior Editor Anthony Ray and former Arizona Preps assistant Chris Buchanan with University of Kansas signee Mitch Lightfoot. Lightfood announced his college decision at the Fall Showcase event.) As we prepare for another installment of the Arizona Preps Fall Showcase, the 25th Annual event, I am delighted by the many memories of this amazing event over the years, and excited for the up-coming high school basketball season. This event has always kicked off our organization’s coverage of Arizona high school basketball across the state, and it has always given us a look into the top players and teams…
The exciting and amazing 25th Annual Arizona Preps Fall Showcase, Arizona’s original showcase basketball event, will be held this weekend. The event will include (36) different Arizona varsity high school and prep school teams in action. Each varsity program will be featured in two games on the day. The Fall Showcase will take place Saturday, October 21st, 2023, @ Skyline High School – located @ 845 South Crismon Road, Mesa, AZ 85208. This event will, once again, be attended by some of the top regional basketball scouting services, scouts and media in the West. Cost for spectator entry into this year’s event will be $15 at the door for an…
The exciting and amazing 25th Annual Arizona Preps Fall Showcase, Arizona’s original showcase basketball event, will be held this weekend. The event will include (36) different Arizona varsity high school and prep school teams in action. Each varsity program will be featured in two games on the day. The Fall Showcase will take place Saturday, October 21st, 2023, @ Skyline High School – located @ 845 South Crismon Road, Mesa, AZ 85208. This event will, once again, be attended by some of the top regional basketball scouting services, scouts and media in the West. Cost for spectator entry into this year’s event will be $15 at the door…
After we spoke recently about the big decision that was looming for Dream City International’s 6-foot-8, 215-pound senior forward Jovan Milicevic, the time has come and a decision has been made. Milicevic announced on social media that he has given a nice verbal commitment to the University of New Mexico. While it was a long recruiting process for him, Milicevic has now made his college decision to play for Head Coach Richard Pitino and his men’s basketball staff. Milicevic’s decision to play for the Lobos came while on an official recruiting visit to the program. Milicevic is one of the…
Arizona’s 2025 Class of top-rated prospects is very talented already, but will now also look different after the emergence of Hillcrest Prep’s 6-foot-6, 190-pound junior Tristan Beckford. Beckford was considered as the top prospect in Canada, before transferring to Hillcrest and the state of Arizona. Considered an elite-level prospect before moving to the state of Arizona, the addition of Beckford to our state will certainly change things for our future rankings for the 2025 Class. Beckford is a superb talent that will look to make his stamp in the state this prep season. Arizona basketball continues to soar, and, especially…
Arizona’s 2024 Class was already very good, but after the significant emergence of PHH Prep National’s 6-foot-8, 190-pound senior forward Jinup Dobuol, the class now looks a lot better. A native of St. Cloud, Minnesota, Dobuol is a serious talent that has reeled in numerous offers for himself at many different levels. I caught up with him recently regarding his recruitment, and also his decision, which could be coming sooner than later. Dobuol is a big-time talent and one of the elite prospects in the west for the 2024 Class. While still a lesser known prospect, Dobuol is among the…
This year’s ACCAC JUCO Jamboree took place over the weekend at Phoenix College and looked a lot different than in year’s past. This exciting annual event has been the highlight of the beginning of the junior college season for Arizona junior college programs to showcase their teams to college coaches, while also gaining strong competition early in the season. While Eastern Arizona and Yavapai College were not in participation over the weekend, here are the top overall individual performers that I observed throughout the day’s event (not in ranked order), which provides us a glimpse into some of the top juco prospects for the…
This year’s ACCAC JUCO Jamboree took place over the weekend at Phoenix College and looked a lot different than in year’s past. This exciting annual event has been the highlight of the beginning of the junior college season for Arizona junior college programs to showcase their teams to college coaches, while also gaining strong competition early in the season. While Eastern Arizona and Yavapai College were not in participation over the weekend, here are the top overall individual performers that I observed throughout the day’s event (not in ranked order), which provides us a glimpse into some of the top juco prospects for the…